"God's choice of us was not because we were holy, but to make us holy." —
Charles Spurgeon
"We can preach the gospel of Christ no further than we have experienced the power of it in our own hearts." -George Whitefield.
“There lives not a mortal man who, if he repenteth of his sin, shall not find mercy.” -
Charles Spurgeon
Let the cry of your prayers out-cry the cry of your sins.
Thomas Goodwin
Prayer is the master weapon. We should be greatly wise if we used it more.
Charles Spurgeon
Do not look on temptation with a wandering eye if you do not wish to be taken by it, nor allow your mind to dwell on that which you do not want lodging in your heart. —
William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour, 1:85
"Who delivered up Jesus to die? Not Judas, for money; not Pilate, for fear; not the Jews, for envy - but the Father for love." -Octavius Winslow.
"Giving your heart to Christ is not the gospel. Salvation comes from something that Christ gives you, not something that you give to Christ." —
Charles Spurgeon
“In the gospel, we always have glad news to tell. Unconverted sinner, with thy unremitted sin, we have glad news to tell thee, and it is this. Thy sin may be remitted.” -
Charles Spurgeon
In a world of confusion, how do we pray for our children?
1. Salvation in Christ.
2. Wisdom in thinking.
3. Discernment in living
4. Selflessness in serving.
5. Joy in suffering.
6. Mercy in acting.
7. Kindness in responding.
8. Hope in enduring.
9. Boldness in standing.
Dustin Benge
Satan corrupts some in their judgment by interpreting gospel truth in such a way that God appears to condone questionable behavior. These Christians get caught up in the world’s morality under the guise of Christian liberty. —
William Gurnall, Christian in Complete Armour,1:86
Let me entreat you before it is too late, to come unto Christ, to seek Him with your heart, and to submit yourselves unto Him. -
Elizabeth Fry died 12 October 1845
"Satan tells me I am unworthy, but I always was unworthy, and yet God has long loved me." — Charles Spurgeon
"I feel small." -John MacArthur, humbled after reading the biographies of Tyndale, Carey, and Paton.
“There is no sin, of which you can repent, which may not be forgiven you.” -
Charles Spurgeon
The only power that will destroy the lies of this world is the power of truth — “the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God” (Eph. 6:17).
Satan aims at those in office in the church. What better way to infect the whole town than to poison the cistern where they draw their water?
—William Gurnall (who died 343 years ago today), Christian in Complete Armour, 1:90
It is folly to think the Lord provides grace for every trouble but the one you are in today.
Charles Spurgeon
There are two great certainties about the future: 1. God knows. 2. We do not know.
Charles H. Spurgeon
"When you are told that science has disproved the Bible, ask specifically where such is the case. True science and a true understanding of the Bible are never at variance." -
Billy Graham.
"Trials bring us to God, and we are happier; for nearness to God is happiness." —
Charles Spurgeon
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